Directed by:
Lloyd BaconScreenplay:
James SeymourCinematography:
Sol PolitoCast:
Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler, Guy Kibbee, Una Merkel, Ginger Rogers, Ned Sparks, Dick Powell, Allen Jenkins, Edward J. Nugent (more)VOD (2)
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Splashy Hollywood does splashy Broadway in this behind-the-scenes of a show musical. The leading lady is, as many times before, suddenly unavailable and the understudy chorus line girl is thrust into the limelight. Last minute preparations for opening night with the new star turn the entire production on its ear before the big premiere. (official distributor synopsis)
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It's great that old films are preserved for future generations. This is one of them. 42nd Street has a beautiful visual and sound design, which is absolutely crucial for a musical with a dramatic and romantically comedic story. Even today, this film looks beautiful. It's not a big spectacle, especially in terms of the plot, but that number during the finale is definitely worth it. I don't know why, but it almost musically captivates me more than modern musicals do.
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